Serving 26 students in grades 7-12, Carter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Carter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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Carter School's student population of 26 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Carter School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
27%
24%
Black
50%
10%
White
11%
54%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carter School?
The graduation rate of Carter School is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend Carter School?
26 students attend Carter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Carter School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Carter School offer ?
Carter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carter School part of?
Carter School is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Carter School located?
Carter School is located in the Roxbury neighborhood of Dorchester, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Roxbury.
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